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Pierce County Parks Specialized Recreation

Pierce County Parks and Recreation

Lakewood, Washington - Pierce County

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Last checked

May 29, 2026

Area

Tacoma

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Map and directions

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9112 Lakewood Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

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Quick answer

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Provider overview

Pierce County Parks Specialized Recreation gives South Puget Sound families a countywide Adventure Within Reach program for recreation, community outings, sports and fitness options, registration support, scholarships, and DDA-funded participation pathways.

Pierce County Parks and Recreation provides county parks, recreation programs, events, venues, and Specialized Recreation activities through the Adventure Within Reach program.

Quick facts

Registration
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Email
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Ages
Individuals ages 5 and older with a wide range of abilities; activity age ranges vary
Season
Year-round county specialized recreation activities by current Pierce County Parks schedule
Cost
The source describes member-rate pricing, scholarships, and DDA funding options; confirm current activity fees, member eligibility, DDA billing steps, and scholarship timing before registration.

Location contacts

Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.

1 public contact

Lakewood Community Center

9112 Lakewood Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

Pierce County Parks lists the Lakewood Community Center as the Specialized Recreation registration office; activity locations vary by program and partner site.

Programs and offerings

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Adventure Within Reach specialized recreation

County specialized recreation activities for individuals ages five and older, with registration support, scholarships, DDA funding options, and partner locations across Pierce County.

Ages
Individuals ages 5 and older with a wide range of abilities; activity age ranges vary
Season
Year-round county specialized recreation activities by current Pierce County Parks schedule
Schedule
Pierce County Parks posts current activity registration through its Specialized Recreation page and ActiveNet; families can register online, in person, or by phone during posted office hours.
Cost
The source describes member-rate pricing, scholarships, and DDA funding options; confirm current activity fees, member eligibility, DDA billing steps, and scholarship timing before registration.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)

Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.

Listing check

Last checked
May 29, 2026
Why this is listed
The official Pierce County Parks Specialized Recreation page says the Adventure Within Reach program offers activities for individuals ages five and older with a wide range of abilities, lists registration options, scholarship and DDA funding language, and identifies the Lakewood Community Center office and phone registration contact.
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Location contacts
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Program details we found

Adventure Within Reach specialized recreation

The official Pierce County Parks Specialized Recreation page says the Adventure Within Reach program offers activities for individuals ages five and older with a wide range of abilities, lists registration options, scholarship and DDA funding language, and identifies the Lakewood Community Center office and phone registration contact.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: Pierce County Parks describes Adventure Within Reach as specialized recreation for people five and older with a wide range of abilities, with one registration process and partner locations across the county.

Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm intake needs, activity support level, transportation, caregiver expectations, DDA funding eligibility, scholarship availability, member-rate eligibility, language access, and whether the chosen activity site is close enough for regular participation.

What we checked

What we found: The official Pierce County Parks Specialized Recreation page says the Adventure Within Reach program offers activities for individuals ages five and older with a wide range of abilities, lists registration options, scholarship and DDA funding language, and identifies the Lakewood Community Center office and phone registration contact.

We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.

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What to confirm

  • Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
  • Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
  • Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
  • Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.

Questions to ask before you register

Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.

  • Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
  • What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
  • What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
  • For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
  • Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?

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Common questions

Is Pierce County Parks Specialized Recreation reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?

No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.

What information should families confirm with Pierce County Parks and Recreation?

Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.

Where did the listing information come from?

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